US Bridges

FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .10 M W of SR332 · Structure no. 47S25020001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,926
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,926 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,616 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1250 (sa 4706)
CrossesFourth Creek
Location.10 M W of SR332
RouteCity Street 1250
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.923, -83.99641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,926 (2021)
Projected traffic15,616 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek carry?

About 8,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1250 (sa 4706) over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.